LUMOplay supports a few different cameras, and continues adding support for 3D cameras as they become available. If you're a manufacturer and want you camera or sensor added to our supported camera list, contact us.

Recommended cameras

Buy Orbbec Astra 2

Best performing

• Ideal for commercial installations and those requiring shorter range or more detailed tracking.
• Requires a powered or high speed active USBc to UBS c or USB 3.0 extension cable if you plan to extend the camera further than 3ft from the computer.
• Compatible with any 1/4 screw head universal security camera mount, but we recommend getting an adapter to make the camera easier to position.

Buy Orbbec Astra 1

Most affordable - support limited

• This camera is no longer being produced and the manufacturer has announced that it is End of Life (EOL), so if you're planning a long term installation or already using the Astra 1, you should plan to replace this camera without 2-5 years.
•  Make sure you're using the regular Astra (not S, not +, not Pro) - use the provided link to locate the correct camera.
• Requires a powered USB 2.0 extension cable if you plan to extend the camera further than 6ft from the computer.
• Should be mounted no more than 10' from the display area for high accuracy, and no more than 14' for ambient effects like water ripples.
• Has a tendency to 'drift', especially if it gets too hot, so you may need to reset the calibration snapshot from time to time. This takes a minute or so.
• Older models do not have a standard 1/4 screw security camera mount hole, which can make it tough to use in portable systems with universal camera mounts. It will work with a universal mount if you aren't moving it and it isn't being jostled. Download our free 3D printable STL if you'd like to make your own mount for this camera.

Buy Orbbec Gemini 2

• Ideal for very short range / wide field of view projects such as portable systems, tabletops and custom projects.
• Requires a powered or high speed active USBc to USB 3.0 extension cable if you plan to extend the camera further than 3ft from the computer.
• Compatible with any 1/4 screw head universal security camera mount, but we recommend getting an adapter to make the camera easier to position.
• Full support for this camera was added in 2025 so long term performance data is limited - not recommended for long term installations.

Augmented Reality Photo Booth apps and Scribbles

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox One

• Requires a Windows adapter
• Microsoft no longer manufactures the Kinect, and this camera is not suitable for long term commercial installations
• There are some restrictions with system requirements for this camera (check the compatibility of this camera with your PC).
• Required for installations using Kinect-specific apps.

Limited support

RealSense® D435f & RealSense® D455f

• The 'f' RealSense models are the only ones with a built-in bandpass filter to block visible light from the sensor. No other RealSense camera will work.
• There are increasing reports of a noisy feed from RealSense cameras and lack of support from the company.
• Requires a powered or high speed active USBc to USB c or USB 3.0 extension cable if you plan to extend the camera further than 3ft from the computer.
• Compatible with any 1/4 screw head universal security camera mount, but we recommend getting an adapter to make the camera easier to position.

• All other RealSense® cameras  (not recommended for installations where the camera is pointed at the display or in an environment with changing light conditions)
  • D435
  • D435i
  • D415
  • D455

Unsupported cameras

LUMOplay may work with these cameras but we do not provide support)

• Azure Kinect
  • Preliminary support added in 4.1.0-beta.16
  • There are restrictions with system requirements for this camera (check the compatibility with your PC).
  • Not appropriate for long term commercial installations
  • Not commercially available

• Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360
  • Requires a PC adapter kit
  • We have had reports from some customers that the Kinect for Xbox 360 does work with LUMOplay, but we do not officially support it and cannot offer technical assistance for customers who use it.

• Any UVC-compatible webcam
  • LUMOplay works with most webcams, but they are not recommended or supported.
  • Web cameras offer inferior performance when compared to 3D cameras.
  • If you must use a web camera, we recommend the Logitech c920 or Brio 4K cameras